{"product_id":"mid-century-onyx-coffee-table-by-arturo-pani-mullers-of-mexico-1960s","title":"Mid Century Onyx Coffee Table by Arturo Pani, Muller's Of Mexico, 1960's","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional mid century Mexican modernist round coffee table designed by legend Arturo Pani for Muller’s of Mexico, circa 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis statement piece features a thick, polished onyx top exhibiting a rich mosaic of natural cream and warm amber-toned onyx. A delicate brass inlay ring accents the face of the tabletop, dividing the outer cream border from the multi-tonal tessellated center mosaic. The top rests on four sweeping, gracefully flared brass cabriole-style legs that elevate the heavy stone plane with dramatic architectural flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining grand Hollywood Regency glamour with mid-century organic materials, this table showcases the opulent craft and material mastery of Mexican modernism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreator: Arturo Pani (Designer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker: Muller’s of Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: Circa 1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace of Origin: Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Techniques: Polished Onyx, Brass Inlay, Solid Brass Legs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear and natural patina to the brass base consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 39.5” Diameter × 14.5\" T\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Designer: Arturo Pani (1915–1981)\u003cbr\u003eOften referred to as the “Jean Royère of Mexico,” Arturo Pani was a central figure in defining the high-glamour aesthetic of postwar Mexican design. Trained alongside his brother, the renowned modernist architect Mario Pani, at the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Arturo brought a theatrical, European-influenced sensibility back to Mexico City in the late 1930s. He became the decorator of choice for Mexico’s elite, pioneering the lavish “Acapulco Look” favored by international jet-setters and celebrated by photographers like Slim Aarons. Pani was renowned for taking mid-century modern forms and pairing them with rich, traditional materials—gilded iron, solid brass, sculpted stone, and polished marble. Today, his limited-production custom furnishings remain highly collectible works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Manufacturer: Muller's of Mexico\u003cbr\u003eMuller’s of Mexico (Muller Hermanos) was one of the premier high-end decorative workshops operating in Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Renowned for supreme stonework, metalcasting, and lacquer art, Muller's served as the primary fabricator for top-tier Mexican modernists, most notably Arturo Pani. Their pieces were frequently exported to high-end boutiques across North America and bought by private collectors seeking luxury Mexican craftsmanship that seamlessly blended artisan tradition with mid-century sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HabitatGallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47321826951337,"sku":null,"price":7050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/0575\/5049\/files\/pani7_bg_processed.jpg?v=1786023807","url":"https:\/\/habitat-gallery.com\/products\/mid-century-onyx-coffee-table-by-arturo-pani-mullers-of-mexico-1960s","provider":"HabitatGallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}